Human resources specialist salary in United States

The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $63,125 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries typically range between a low of $37,242 and a high of $106,997 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Specialist include Austin, TX at $105,224 per year, Washington, DC at $93,901 per year, and San Diego, CA at $85,693 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Specialist include Legacy Personnel Inc ($386,880 per year) and Casey Family Programs ($362,500 per year).